3 Common Travel Mistakes That Can Cost You Big Time

Have you ever made any of these wallet-draining mistakes??

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00:00If you've got a trip coming up, don't make these travel mistakes. They're easy to avoid,

00:04but they can cost you big time. First is not having a real ID. You can no longer fly domestically

00:08in the U.S. without one. Your regular driver's license won't work unless it's real ID compliant,

00:12so you'll want to check for the little star or the flag in the corner. You can still use a

00:15passport, but don't assume that a standard license is enough. Next, converting currency at the

00:19airport. The rate at these kiosks is terrible. You'll lose money before your trip even starts.

00:25So instead, order foreign currency ahead of time through your bank or just use a debit card at a

00:29local ATM when you land. Even better is if you have a credit card with no foreign transaction fees.

00:33Finally, skipping your travel insurance. And our flight got canceled. This is not just for worst

00:38case scenarios. Lost luggage, canceled flights, and medical emergencies happen so much more often

00:43than you think, and they can cost you thousands of dollars. Always protect your trip and your

00:46wallet, especially if you're going abroad.